| there's a fine-dining restaurant, and a casual eatery serving breakfast and lunch. the refined rooms with marble and exotic-wood details feature chaise lounges, flat-screens and internet access (fee), plus rainfall showers and soaking tubs open to the room (with optional privacy screens). upgraded rooms add city/park views, while suites come with in-room butler service and separate living areas. this upscale high-rise hotel next to the museum of modern art is a 4-minute walk from the moscone center and a 9-minute walk from union square. other amenities include a posh spa, a 24-hour gym and an indoor pool. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 19 min
Exploratorium (9 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (8 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Coit Tower (12 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. PIER 39 (12 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Painted Ladies (12 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Alcatraz Island (12 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Golden Gate Park (17 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Golden Gate Bridge (18 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Ferry Building (10 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Union Square (7 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (4 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (1 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Twin Peaks (22 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (13 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. The Palace Of Fine Arts (16 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. | 
